A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Principal Software Engineer you will design, develop, and test software for our industry leading laser via drilling systems. Principal Responsibilities: + Assisting in defining and executing the software development plans and roadmap + Developing software programs to meet the requirements and constraints of the customer scope of work and exceed customer expectations + Working within and helping to lead a highly skilled team to accomplish all the deliverables throughout the Software Product Lifecycle (design, development, testing, and implementation) + Developing solutions to complex scientific problems + Relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. + A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. + Analyzes and determines system software test standards and procedures + Determines hardware compatibility and/or hardware design solutions Skills You Bring: Required: + Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field (Math, Physics, or Engineering) + 8+ years of related experience software engineering or similar + A deep understanding of languages like C++ and C# + Experience with all aspects of a Software Development Life Cycle (design, development, testing, and implementation) + A good understanding of SOLID principles and object-oriented development Preferred: + Experience in architecting, designing, and implementing control software for capital equipment. + At this level, graduate coursework may be preferred + Expertise in machine vision a plus Physical Demands & Working Conditions: + Must be able to remain in a stationary position as is typical for an office worker + This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment + Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role